YEAR 6 TO 7 ELECTRONIC ENROLMENT PROCESS
YEAR 6 STUDENT PLACEMENT INTO YEAR 7 IN 2027
Victorian government primary schools manage the Year 7 placement process for their Year 6 students in accordance with the timeline.
For parents/carers of children in Year 6 at government primary schools seeking a Year 7 place at a government secondary school next year.
Placement information will be emailed to one adult of the Year 6 student’s family early in Term 2 (please check spam and junk mail).
The adult name and email address provided in this email must be used for registration by selecting the link provided.
You will not be able to submit your child’s Year 7 placement application before you receive this email. Please email Doncaster.gardens.PS@education.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.
If you not already, register for a VicStudents account
1. Select the link: https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/
2. Select Register
3. Read the acknowledgement and select Continue
4. Enter your details (parent/carer details, not student details) as
provided to you in an email at the start of Term 2
5. Check your inbox for verification email (check spam folder)
6. Select the link emailed to you to complete registration
7. Set a new password when prompted
8. Select Change Password
9. This will open the VicStudents Portal homepage
Ongoing access to the VicStudents portal
1. Select the link: https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/
2. Enter your email address and password login details
3. Select Log in
4. When logging in on a new device, you will be prompted for a
verification code
• Check your email for the code
• Enter code and select Verify
5. This will open the VicStudents portal
homepage
6. Manage your Profile, notifications and Logout via the menu
Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school
If your child is in Grade 6 in 2026 and attends a Victorian government primary school, you will need to:
1. Read the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack for Parents and Carers, which will be provided by your child's primary school by Wednesday 22 April 2026.
2. Use the Find my School website to locate your local secondary school or preferred government school, and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.
3. Complete the application form and return it to your child's primary school by Friday 8 May 2026.
Year 7 placement is decided by secondary schools using the Department of Education's Placement Policy.
However, all communication about your child's placement must be with the Year 6 Coordinator or Transition Coordinator at your child's primary school until the placement is confirmed.
You will receive notification of your child's Year 7 placement offer on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Moving to a non-government secondary school or registering for home schooling
If your child is enrolling in a non-government secondary school, contact the secondary school directly to find out about their enrolment process.
Visit Catholic Education Commission of Victoria(opens in a new window) and Independent Schools Victoria(opens in a new window) to find Catholic and independent schools.
For home schooling, find out about the requirements and how to register your child for home schooling.